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Colorado flood-relief concert to feature Dave Matthews, Big Head Todd

Dave Matthews has joined "Colorado Rising: A Benefit for Flood Relief," set for Oct. 27. (Hans Pennink, The Associated Press)

Colorado's biggest flood relief concert may also be one of the biggest shows of the year. Promoters AEG Live and Live Nation have announced that Dave Matthews, the Fray, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, members of the Lumineers, Devotchka, Nathaniel Rateliff and others will team up for "Colorado Rising: A Benefit for Flood Relief."

That huge lineup comes to the 1stBank Center in Broomfield on Oct. 27.

"Coloradans unite during crisis — so does the music community. We are thrilled so many musicians are coming together for this flood relief benefit concert," said Gov. John Hickenlooper in an AEG Live and Live Nation news release.

This flood benefit joins scores of local concerts across Colorado that have brought together musicians and the community to raise money for victims.

This isn't the first time Matthews has stepped up to the fundraising plate in Colorado. Matthews and the city of Denver — along with local promoters, unions, vendors and others — donated their services for a $1 million fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts at Red Rocks Amphitheater in 2005.